I've been making a few little songs on the looper, but want to try something abit more...epic.

I'm looking for an epic chord progression to add bass to, then add some texture, and solo over the top.
I'd say in the style of David gilmour (with the big slow bends) but also alot like frusciante in terms of being really melodic too.

Any ideas or tips?

Example chord progressions would be great,

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"I think the most important thing about music is the sense of escape." - Thom Yorke

VI VII i in minor (Or i VII VI) is an "epic" sounding progression. Think Stairway To Heaven's solo. But if you want truly epic, look at some of Wagner's stuff. It's all over the place harmonically and it's BOMBASTIC.

VI VII i in minor (Or i VII VI) is an "epic" sounding progression. Think Stairway To Heaven's solo. But if you want truly epic, look at some of Wagner's stuff. It's all over the place harmonically and it's BOMBASTIC.

funny you should say that, it's exactly what i've been using.

but i had it like this..
Em - D
Em - D
Em - D
C - D

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"I think the most important thing about music is the sense of escape." - Thom Yorke

Try the progression from the solo section of "Cause We've Ended As Lovers" (written by Stevie Wonder, popularized by Jeff Beck). It has a similar vibe to something that Gilmour might play over. I've included roman numerals so it's easier to move into another key if you like: